July, 2019
Is…is Dragon Quest real?!?
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Of course you’ll talk to this Pikachu lamp from Japan, so it talks back and dances too!【Video】
Annual novel contest submission apparently connected to suspect’s shouting “They stole my novel, so I set the fire.”
President of anime production company where arson attack killed 35 calls messages from fans “candles in the darkness.”
Could anything be hotter, or scarier, than this wall-pound apparatus?
A definitive ranking of the 10 best-selling bento boxes at one of Tokyo’s major travel hubs.
If you had 18 days, you’d do them all, but if you’ve got pick just one, this onsen expert’s flow chart is here to help.
Craftsmen in Japan’s ancient capital put time-honored techniques to use for contemporary bags, wallets, and more.
The Pokémon Center recruiting page has a few questions for you to help determine if you’re more of a Pikachu or a Magikarp.
Estranged childhood friends, a blackout, and a mobile app are the perfect ingredients for a marvelous story line.
Not a Shinkai or Miyazaki anime, nor a CG-created wonderland, this is one of Japan’s best train journeys.
We’ve visited the real-world location for the pivotal scene in the anime event of the summer, but it’s about to disappear forever.
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
What happens when you use a facial massage roller for two weeks straight?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
What happens when you use a facial massage roller for two weeks straight?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
Flower Ice Cream becomes Japan’s newest breathtaking dessert
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
Can you make instant udon noodles with room-temperature water? We find out
Mr Sato’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at Doo Wop Chicken Burger in Tokyo
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
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